Biography

PROFILE

Frank X. Neuner, Jr., is the founding partner of NeunerPate (formerly Laborde & Neuner), formed in 1987 with its main office in Lafayette, Louisiana. Mr. Neuner’s dedication to running a successful practice extends to his commitment of service to his community, state, and the legal profession. Showing an unwavering commitment to leadership through his example and encouragement, his law firm developed a culture of dedication to community service and providing pro bono legal services. Neuner’s leadership roles and volunteerism extend beyond Acadiana to the state and national stage.

Mr. Neuner’s professional memberships and countless awards and citations are a testament to his dedication to the discipline of law and community. He served as president of the Louisiana State Bar Association in 2005 and 2006 during the disastrous Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In 2013, Mr. Neuner was invited to speak at The World Justice Forum in the Hague, Netherlands and share his experience in restoring the legal system after a natural disaster. During his six-year tenure, from 2008 through 2012, as Chair of the Louisiana Public Defender Board, he spearheaded the drive to provide legal protection and access to justice for indigent defendants. He has served on the Board of the Legal Services Corporation and as chair of its Audit Committee since 2019.

In 2008, Mr. Neuner was honored as the LSU Law Distinguished Alumnus. In 2013, the Louisiana Bar Foundation honored him as its Distinguished Attorney. In 2018, he was awarded the ABA Solo and Small Firm Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also a Fellow of the International Society of Barristers and the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, served as the ABA State Delegate for Louisiana from 2012-2021, has been on the Board of IPNO since 2014 and currently the Emeritus Board Chair, is a past Chair of the ABA Client Protection Committee, Chair of The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, Immediate Past Chair of the Lafayette Economic Development Authority and a member of the American Bar Association and the American Bar Foundation Board of Governors.

Married to Tracy Owens Neuner for fifty-two years, they have four children and six grandchildren.

Mr. Neuner's leadership, commitment to service, and problem-solving experience enable him to serve as an effective mediator helping clients navigate conflicts effectively, ensuring fairness, and gaining the trust of all parties involved.

TESTIMONIALS

“I wanted to thank you for the above and beyond effort you put in ... to find the middle ground... I cannot express my appreciation for the way you worked with me especially, but the entire group. Nothing but Professionalism. ...you have set the bar as to what I will be expecting.”

"[T]hank you for your preparation and temperament you exhibited as Mediator for the … mediation of the competing claims between the parties. ... I liked the way you were never in a rush, and not concerned with the clock… I thought you did a fine job and will certainly keep you in mind for future mediations."

"For thirty years I have had cases with and against Frank Neuner. We all know that he is an excellent lawyer. I was pleased to learn recently that he is also a phenomenal mediator. ... I highly recommend adding Frank to your list of go-to mediators."